What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Albemarle, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Albemarle, North Carolina?

A salary of $40,000 in Albemarle, North Carolina should increase to $53,195 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBEMARLE vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Albemarle, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 33.0% more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,195 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Albemarle, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Albemarle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Albemarle, North Carolina

Albemarle, NC vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Albemarle, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

151.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

31.5% higher

Health

14.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Albemarle, North Carolina vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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